Ed Young was born in China, but he later moved to the United States.
He has written four books and illustrated over forty books.

Before Reading:

Do you know the story of Little Red Riding Hood?Click
here to hear Mother Goose read Little Red Riding HoodLon Po Po is a Chinese variation of the Little Red Riding
Hood story that most of us are used to. Why would different versions
of the same tale exist? Do you know of other stories that have different
versions?

Have you ever tasted a gingko nut?Well, if you have never tasted a gingko nut, have you
ever seen one?Click
here to see and read about Gingko NutsWhy would Lon Po Po have gingko nuts in it? How do you think
they would be used in the story?

During Reading:

When you are reading, think about the differences and similarities
that exist between the familiar version and the Chinese version. Also,
think about the setting, plot, characters, conflict, resolution, and whatever
else you find interesting.

Response Activity:

Did you understand Lon Po Po?Test yourself on your Lon Po Po knowledge!Click here
take a quizWas the quiz difficult? Do you think you need to reread the book?

Were there new words in Lon Po Po?Review the vocabulary that was in Lon Po Po.Click here
to do a word searchDid you know all of the words in the search? Was the vocabulary
in Lon Po Po difficult?

Did you see the similarities and differences between Lon Po Po and Little
Red Riding Hood?Write a paper comparing the traditional version of Little Red Riding Hood and Lon Po Po.

Be sure to include the areas you thought about while you read!
Do not forget to follow the grading rubric.
Also, evaluate your own paper using a self-evaluation
form. Print out the evaluation form, answer the questions, and
hand it in with your paper.

Explore:

Ed Young has a special dedication in the beginning of Lon Po Po.
It states:
"To all the wolves of the world
for lending their good name
as a tangible symbol
for our darkness"Learn about wolves and the way they are represented in literature by
clicking
here. Why would Ed Young choose to write this dedication in the
book? Do you think wolves deserve the reputation they have acquired
over time?

Book sharing:

Lon Po Po won many awards when it was published. One of
those awards was the Caldecott Medal in 1990. Try reading other Caldecott
Medal winners.

Did you know that China uses does not
use the same alphabet that we use?
We have 26 characters in our alphabet, but China has over 40,000 characters
in their script. Since there are differences, some translations from
English to Chinese does not translate the way we would like it. For
example, the Kentucky Fried Chicken slogan "finger-lickin' good" was translated
into "eat your fingers off." Click
here to translate your name into the Chinese Language.Did you know that more people speak English in
China than in the United States?
Chinese is China's official language, and the majority of people in the
United States speak English. Why do you think that China has more
people that speak English than the United States? Click
here to explore a reason for that fact.Did you know that the toothbrush was invented
in 1498 in China?
The toothbrush we use today is different than the one created in the fifteenth
century, but the modern toothbrush still uses bristles. Click
here to see other inventions from China.Did you know that China uses a different calendar
than we use?
Where we celebrate the New Year on January 1st every year, the
Chinese New Year's date varies. The Chinese calendar follows the
phases of the moon and the path of the sun. The Chinese New Year
is celebrated on the second new moon after the winter solstice. Click
here to learn more about the Chinese calendar.Did you know that China is home to the largest
man-made object in the world?
The Great Wall of China is the only man-made object that can be seen from
outer space. Construction began on the wall in the seventh century
to keep invaders out of China. Click
here to go on a virtual tour of The Great Wall.Did you know that there is a lot more
information on China out there?
China is a country that has a long history and a rich culture. Try
exploring on your own about the people, art, and food that China has to
offer. You will find that there are always more interesting areas
to explore.